Thresher: meaning, definitions and examples

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thresher

 

[ ˈθrɛʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture machinery

A thresher is a machine that separates grain from the stalks and husks. It plays a crucial role in the harvesting process, allowing for easier collection of crops. Threshers can also refer to specific types of devices used in the past for manual threshing.

Synonyms

chopper, harvester, separator

Examples of usage

  • The farmer used the thresher to gather the wheat.
  • Modern threshers increase efficiency during harvest season.
  • In the past, threshing was done by hand before machines were invented.

Translations

Translations of the word "thresher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 separa

🇮🇳 थ्रेशर

🇩🇪 Drescher

🇮🇩 perontok

🇺🇦 молотильник

🇵🇱 młocarni

🇯🇵 脱穀機

🇫🇷 batteuse

🇪🇸 trilladora

🇹🇷 biçerdöver

🇰🇷 탈곡기

🇸🇦 آلة الدراس

🇨🇿 mlátička

🇸🇰 mláťačka

🇨🇳 脱粒机

🇸🇮 mletilka

🇮🇸 þreski

🇰🇿 шабылып

🇬🇪 მარცვლების მოხვევა

🇦🇿 biçən

🇲🇽 trilladora

Word origin

The term 'thresher' originates from the Old English word 'þrescan', meaning to rub or to beat, which reflects the process of separating grain from stalks. The word has evolved over the centuries and has been influenced by Middle English forms like 'thresher' or 'thresche'. The introduction of mechanical threshers in the 19th century revolutionized agriculture, significantly increasing the productivity of grain harvests. Threshing machines were among the first agricultural machinery to be widely used, paving the way for the mechanization of farming practices. Today, the thresher is a vital part of modern agriculture, allowing for faster and more efficient crop processing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,156 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.